by HBOT News | Dec 3, 2016 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Epidermal grafting has several advantages over full-thickness or split-thickness grafts in the treatment of complex non-healing wounds. These include the low risk of donor site complications, minimal patient discomfort, and abstention from the operating...
by HBOT News | Nov 26, 2016 | Osteoarthritis
To present a recent to increase understanding, diagnosis and treatment of intestinal pneumatosis clinical case, considering the distinctive characteristics of the disease and to expand knowledge about the management of this condition. The case of a female patient aged 65, originally from Bolivia, with a history of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma and allergies repetition occurs. The patient was admitted to the Department of Surgery No. 1 HNC in November 2015, with an unclear clinical picture. During admission of air bubbles present in the colonic mucosa and tumor lesion is discovered duodenum. Quickly it begins with treatment and adequate support for stabilization. A literature search and an update of the latest updates regarding this disease arises. medical seekers popularity as PUBMED, UP TO DATE, VBS were used. a series of articles about it were selected.
by HBOT News | Nov 22, 2016 | Stroke
Abstract: Stroke, which is defined as a neurologic deficit caused by sudden impaired blood supply, has been considered as a common cause of death and disability for decades. The World Health Organization has declared that almost every 5 seconds a new stroke occurs,...
by HBOT News | Nov 22, 2016 | Stroke
Abstract: Normobaric oxygen (NBO) and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) are emerging as a possible co-treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Both have been shown to reduce infarct volume, to improve neurologic outcome, to promote endogenous tissue plasminogen activator-induced...
by HBOT News | Nov 19, 2016 | Cancer
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is a relatively common complication in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy or concomitant chemoradiotherapy, characterized by exposure of the mandibular bone either in the mouth or in the facial skin,...
